Research and development of software, distribution and marketing of software and related services. The company aims to acquire, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds, as well as provide services to these participation companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, participate in other companies or merge with them. It may also acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.